Shaping Tomorrow’s Safety Standards: Tiyasha Iyare Honored with COS Young Achievers Award

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Part 1 – News Summary Tiyasha Iyare, a coordinator in EllisDon’s Health, Safety and Environmental division, has received the Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine’s Young Achievers Award. The accolade recognizes safety professionals under 35 who are making notable improvements in workplace health and safety across Canada. Iyare, working with the Toronto Civil Safety team, has played an instrumental role in the QEW/Credit River Improvement Project in Mississauga. Her initiatives have not only enhanced the safety measures for self-perform crews but also garnered the confidence of both her colleagues and the broader operations group. Director of HSE, Douglas Van Moorsel, commented, “Tiyasha sees a challenge and steps up without hesitation,” highlighting her proactive approach. This recognition reinforces EllisDon’s emphasis on a Culture of Care, where safety is viewed as a collective responsibility and an essential aspect of construction operations. Part 2 – Industry Context The award to Iyare underscores a growing emphasis on cultivating emerging safety leaders in Canada’s construction sector. With increased regulatory scrutiny and heightened expectations for workplace safety, the recognition of young professionals like Iyare reflects broader industry efforts to innovate and improve health and safety standards. Emphasizing teamwork and proactive measures, initiatives such as these are integral to enhancing construction project outcomes and maintaining rigorous safety practices within the evolving Canadian infrastructure landscape.

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